Loon Lake Tales

Last week a guest and I went fishing with a local guide.  We went to Sag Lake which is known around the state as a great fishing lake.  We were excited to get fishing.  As we were cruising out to our fishing spot I spotted something sitting on a rock as we pasted an island.  I asked Cory,our guide, to turn around and there it was.  A beautiful lynx just sitting on a rock watching the boats go by.  I have been up here a long time but this is a first for me. 

Lynx spotted on Sag Lake 7/12/12

We had a great day!

Tom & Terry



Ed with 2 nice trout



Wayne's trout was another one over 10 lbs!


Remember what they say, "A bad day fishing is better that a good day at work!"  We still have room for the summer so give us a call.  1-800-552-6351.   Tom & Terry

OK.  I know it has been awhile since my last post.  So here is an update on what is and has happen at Loon Lake Lodge in the last couple of months.

• Spring did come and the ice went out early.  The main lake was ice free by March 23rd!!
• It was warmer in March than it was in April.
• We opened on May 1st and our first guests were runners in the Ham half marithon.
• Fishing season opened mid May but because of the early ice out fish were in different spots.
• It was dry and the lake was low until Memorial weekend.  Then it started to rain and hasn't really stopped.
• June has been kind of busy with more people fishing and hiking.
• We cleared the long trail to Bridal Falls and the water is really flowing.

So there you have it.  We are still here and things are moving along.  Just so you know we have openings and we are expecting your call!  1-800-552-6351  Check out the web site for openings and prices -http://www.visitloonlake.com/

Tom & Terry

So with that thought I am posting the last pictures taken from last season showing some fish.  The end of September we had the Quick family reunion and a good time was had by all.  Most of the family lives in southern Florida and the weather was a shock to many of them.  We had some light snow and some thought the end of the world couldn't be far away.





Scott with his bigger Northern



Mike with his Northern




So if you want a chance to catch these fish you need to make your reservation. Give us a call 800-552-6351 or go on the web and check your dates and make your reservation right from our web site.






Fishing in front of the Lodge.

Our neighbor Larry is an avid fisherman.  He gets out as often as he can summer, winter, spring and fall.  Pictured above he is fishing right out in front of the Lodge for lake trout.  So far this winter the fish haven't been cooperating like they should but he will continue to work the lakes.

You can try your own luck at fishing this spring.  Remember spring tends to be the best fishing on Loon Lake.  So give us a call, 1-800-552-6351.   We are running a great early season special at $119/nt.  You can check for openings on our web site and even make your reservation right from the site.

Tom & Terry

This guy was just sitting outside our window enjoying the new snow.

As I have said before we are having a mild winter.  Last week we did get some colder temps - 22 below and last night we got some much needed snow.  As I am writing this 5 snowmobiles just came across the our lake from Gunflint Lake.   So maybe now winter can begin.

With the cancellation of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race some locals are going to have a shorter race from Devils Track Lake to Popular Lake ending at Trail Center.  There are a number of dog teams in the area and there was a lot of disappointment when the Beargrease couldn't run because of lack of snow.  Most of the problems were down in the Duluth area.  Now with the new snow there should be no problem having just a local race. 

So now after all this talk about winter lets talk about summer!  If you need or want a specific cabin or time this summer it is never too early to call.  Remember you can check dates and make reservations from our web site or give us a call - 1-800-552-6351.

Tom & Terry

Looking out the Shack window

Well last night we were at 21 below zero!!!  That should add to the ice thickness.  It can't happen soon enough because Gunflint Lake and Loon Lake are two of the favorite lake trout lakse in the area.  Both are easy for people to get to and year in and year out people have success.  Up to this point we haven't seen fishermen pushing their luck and that is a good thing.  The smaller lakes have had good ice covering but with Gunflint and Loon both over 200 feet deep it just takes longer and the warmer than normal temps haven't helped.  Now if we can just get a good snow storm.

Tom & Terry

For only the second time in its 30 year history the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race has been cancelled.  The winter has been very mild to this point and there just wasn't enough snow on the trails to have a safe race for the dogs and the drivers. 

The race runs almost 500 miles from Duluth to just past Gunflint Lake and back.  It is the longest race in the lower 48 states and has been well attended by the top teams in the country.  So if that is your thing you will have to wait another year. 

Tom & Terry

Tom & Terry